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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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